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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets everyone on the auspicious occasion of Puthandu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone on the auspicious occasion of Puthandu.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Puthandu greetings to everyone. Have a great year ahead.”
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar releases booklet on Best Practices in Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today released a booklet on “Best Practices in Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme ” of Department of Land Resources , Ministry of Rural Development based on the presentations made by the States during Regional and National workshops since inception of the programme.
This publication lists various ‘good practices’ followed in land records modernisation across national policy framework and in nine study states namely Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. It also covers the gaps in implementation of different processes , technological initiatives and legal and institutional aspects.
Substantial progress has been achieved under the Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme  since its inception. The details of the same are as under:
- Computerization of Land Records has been completed  in 23 States/ UTs and substantial progress has been achieved in 11 States/ UTs.
- Digitization of Cadastral Maps has been completed  in 19 States/ UTs and substantial progress has been achieved in 9 States/ UTs.
- Computerization of Registration  has been completed  in 22 States/ UTs and substantial progress has been achieved in 8 States/ UTs.
- Integration of SRO with Revenue Office has been completed  in 16 States/ UTs and substantial progress has been achieved in 8 States/ UTs.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar said that a good land records system is a necessity for any harmonious and progressive society. Over the years, significance of error-free, tamper proof and effortlessly accessible land records has been the focus in India. This book is a compilation of different best practices which focus on addressing various issues, challenges, and threats to the implementation of DILRMP.
The book discusses very scientifically about the mechanisms adopted by the states for better land record management. It provides useful inputs to identify areas for innovation and helping other States to imbibe such innovative practices in order to arrive at a more comprehensive understanding of the realities on the ground. It would ultimately lead to improved land governance system, reduction in land disputes, prevention of benami transactions and comprehensive Integrated Land Information Management System in the country.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAYEE YOJANA
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  was launched during the year 2015-16 to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices, etc.
PMKSY is an umbrella scheme, consisting of two major components being implemented by Ministry of Jal Shakti, namely, Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme , and Har Khet Ko Pani . HKKP, in turn, consists of four sub-components:  Command Area Development & Water Management ;  Surface Minor Irrigation ;  Repair, Renovation and Restoration  of Water Bodies; and  Ground Water  Development . Further, in 2016, CAD&WM sub-component of HKKP was taken up for pari passu implementation with AIBP.
In addition, PMKSY also consists of Watershed Development Component  which is being implemented by Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. Further, Per Drop More Crop  component being implemented by Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  was also a component of PMKSY during 2015-22, and is now being implemented separately by DoA&FW.
Further, in December, 2021, implementation of PMKSY for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 has been approved by Government of India with an overall outlay of Rs. 93,068.56 crore . However, approval of Ground Water component under PMKSY-HKKP has provisionally been accorded till 2021-22, which has been extended subsequently till completion of ongoing works and liabilities. Also, Per Drop More Crop component, which was earlier a component of PMKSY, is now being implemented separately.
Since inception of PMKSY in 2015, no eligible proposal has been received in this Ministry from Government of West Bengal, for funding under the components of the scheme being implemented by this Ministry, i.e., AIBP, SMI, RRR of water bodies or Ground Water Development. However, under Per Drop More Crop  component of Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, about 66.5 thousand hectare has been covered in the State of West Bengal during 2015-2022, i.e., till the time PDMC was being implemented as a part of PMKSY. Under Watershed Development component of PMKSY, during the period 2015-2023, 14,966 number of water harvesting structures have been created/ rejuvenated, and an additional area of about 18,033 hectare has been brought under irrigation in West Bengal.
Details of central assistance released to the States, under various components of PMKSY since its inception till March, 2023, are annexed.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
FRAUDSTERS CONVICTED IN A BANK CASE OF CBI
The Hon’ble Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, convicted two Private persons in a Bank fraud case in RC 10/E/1995 - CBI/EOW/Chennai  on 27.02.2020.
The allegation of the case registered by CBI, EOW, Chennai, on 30.12.1995 was that the accused persons entered into a criminal conspiracy at Madras, Delhi and other places during 1993 to cheat the Indian Overseas Bank to the tune of Rs.2.70 crores by producing four false and forged Demand drafts purported to have been issued by different Branches of Indian Overseas Bank and 5 DDs of Bank of Navo Scotia, Mumbai, issued in favour of M/s Subhadra Impex, Chennai and M/s C.P.K. Traders, Chennai.
After completion of investigation, charge sheet was filed before the Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, in CC 12169/2003 U/s.120-B r/w sec.420, 420 IPC, 467, 467 r/w, 471 and 201 IPC substantive offences thereof.
After the trial, the Hon’ble Court passed the Judgment against the accused persons as indicated below.
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Punishment
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T.Rajasekaran, Pvt. Person
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3 Yrs. RI and fine Rs.30,000/-
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2
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R.Natesh Kumar, Pvt. Person 
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3 Yrs. RI and fine Rs.30,000/-
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R.Ashok Kumar, Pvt. Person 
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Acquittal
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C.Krishna Kumar, Pvt. Person
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Acquittal
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Kamal, Pvt. Person
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Acquittal
According to a press release issued by Superintendent of Police, CBI, EOB Chennai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
60.38 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
46,164 new cases in the last 24 hours
Active cases account for 1.03% of total cases
India's Active caseload stands at 3,33,725
Recovery Rate currently at 97.63%
34,159 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,17,88,440
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 62 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 31 days
51.31 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
New Forest Conservation Rules, 2022
As per the provisions of Forest  Act, 1980, the Approval of the Central Government under the Forest , Act 1980 is a prior approval of the Central Government which does not directly lead to non-forestry use or breaking of forest land. Process of approval for diversion of forest land culminates after issuance of final diversion order by the State Government or UT concerned which authorizes use of forest land for intended purpose and hands over the land to the user agency.
Provisions of the ForestRules,2022 under sub clause b of sub rule 6 of rule 9 provide that “The State Government or Union territory Administration, as the case may be, after receiving the ‘Final’ approval of the Central Government under Section 2 of the Act, and after fulfillment and compliance of the provisions of all other Acts and rules made there under, as applicable including ensuring settlement of rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers  Act, 2006 , shall issue order for diversion, assignment of lease or dereservation, as the case may be” imply that Forest  Rules,2022 emphasize the compliance of the provisions of all Acts and Rules.
Forest  Rules, 2022 have been promulgated solely to implement the provisions of the Forest  Act, 1980. Process as envisaged in the Act and the rules framed there under is a parallel process with other statutory processes. The Rules do not inhibit the commencement of processes envisaged in other laws like Wildlife  Act, 1972, Environment  Act, 1986, Land Acquisition Act, 1896, Forest Rights Act, 2006, etc. Provisions envisaged in other statutory laws can be undertaken simultaneously by the respective nodal implementing agencies. The State Government or Union territory may ensure compliance of such statutes at the very initial or at any other stage as the provisions of Forest  Rules, 2022 do not bar the authorities to do so, but in in any case, it should be done before handing over forest land to the user agency.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
20 control rooms set up to address wage related grievances of workers
Ministry of Labour and Employment has set up 20 control rooms under the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner   on pan India basis due to issues arising in the backdrop of Covid-19. These control rooms have been set up for following purposes.
- To address wage related grievances of workers employed in Central Sphere.
- To mitigate the problems of migrant workers through coordination with various state governments.
These call centers can be accessed by the workers through Phone numbers, Whatsapp and Emails. These control rooms are being managed by Labour Enforcement Officers, Assistant Labour commissioners, Regional Labour Commissioners, and Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners of the respective regions. The functioning of all 20 call centers are being monitored and supervised by Chief Labour Commissioner  of Head Quarter on daily basis.
All the concerned officers/officials have been advised to adopt a humane approach to assist the aggrieved workmen to the maximum possible extent and ensure delivery of timely relief to the needy ones.
The region wise details of officers/officials, WORKERS HELPLINE numbers and email ids and details of officials are annexed.
Click here to see the Annexure
Ministry of Steel
National Steel Policy
National Steel Policy enshrines the long term vision of the government to give impetus to the steel sector. The policy envisages to create a technologically advanced and globally competitive steel industry that promotes self-sufficiency in steel production as well as economic growth. Steel being a de-regulated sector, government acts a facilitator, by creating enabling environment for development of steel sector. Various initiatives taken by the Government are as following:-
 Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products  Policy with an objective to encourage production and consumption of domestically produced steel.
 Steel Scrap Policy to enhance the availability of domestically generated scrap.
 Issuance of Steel Quality Control Orders to prevent manufacturing and import of non-standardized steel.
 Steel Import Monitoring System  for advanced registration of steel imports.
 Engagement with various stakeholders including industry associations and leaders of domestic steel industry to identify their issues required to be addressed by the concerned Ministries/Departments of the Central Government and State Governments.
 Engagement with relevant stakeholders including those from the Ministry/ Department of Railways, Defence, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing, Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways, Agriculture and Rural Development sectors to enhance the overall demand for steel in the country.
 Inclusion of ‘Specialty Steel’ under the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme recently announced by the Government
 Various schemes as notified from time to time to refund or exempt taxes and duties levied on inputs used in export production like Duty Drawback Scheme and Advanced Authorization Scheme etc. to improve the cost competitiveness of exported items.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister praised Gulveer Singh for winning Bronze Medal in 10,000m race event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has complimented Gulveer Singh for winning Bronze Medal in 10,000m race event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Compliments to our exceptional athlete Gulveer Singh who has won the Bronze Medal in 10,000m at the Asian Games. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours. His determination will surely inspire other athletes.”
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NUTRITION TO CHILDREN UNDER POSHAN ABHIYAAN
Nutritional support is provided to children  under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme of Anganwadi Services Scheme, a component of Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 or Mission Poshan 2.0 . This is an integrated nutrition support programme approved in 2022 which aligns the key sub-components of Angawadi Services and Poshan Abhiyaan.
Supplementary Nutrition is provided as per the nutritional norms specified under the National Food Security Act. Under Poshan 2.0, focus is on diet diversity, food fortiﬁcation, leveraging traditional systems of knowledge and popularizing use of millets. Nutrition awareness strategies under Poshan 2.0 aim to develop sustainable health and well-being with focus on local, wholesome foods to bridge dietary gaps.
The implementation of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme of Anganwadi Services Scheme under Poshan 2.0 is vested with States Governments.
However, in order to streamline procurement and supply of nutrition under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, Government has issued Streamlined Guidelines to all States/UTs on 13.01.2021, which also cover issues related to quality assurance, supply chain management, roles and responsibilities of duty holders and procedure for procurement for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of supplementary nutrition. These guidelines recommend that supply chain process in the States must be made transparent for functionaries to ensure uninterrupted supply to the last mile, which are compliant with FSSAI registration-licensing process for entities involved in manufacture, storage and distribution of food to ensure food safety and hygiene.
POSHAN Abhiyaan seeks to achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children under 6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers. IT systems have therefore been leveraged to strengthen and bring about transparency in nutrition delivery support systems. The ‘Poshan Tracker’ application was rolled out by this Ministry on 1stMarch 2021 through National e-Governance Division , as an important governance tool. Technology under Poshan Tracker is being leveraged for dynamic identification of stunting, wasting, under-weight prevalence among children; and last mile tracking of nutrition service delivery.
The Poshan Tracker facilitates near real-time monitoring and tracking of all AWCs, AWWs and beneficiaries on defined indicators. Beneficiaries are being Aadhar seeded to ensure last mile tracking and delivery of services. Poshan Tracker will help Mission Poshan 2.0 in generating data, providing feedback to Program Managers and documenting the impact of scheme on nutrition indicators. The Ministry/ States/ Districts can thus make effective timely interventions, based on the data from tracker and evaluate the progress of different components.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women & Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
RBI to shortly circulate Rs.10 coins to commemorate 125th year of National India Archives
The reserve bank of India will shortly put in circulation Rs.10 coins minted by the government of India to commemorate the 12th year of National India Archives.
The obverse of the coin shall bear the lion capitol of Ashoka pillar in the center with the legend satyameva jayate inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery by the word Bharat in devnagri script and on the right periphery by the word ‘INDIA’ in English. It shall also bear the rupee symbol and denomination value 10 in the international numerals below the lion capital.
The face of the coin shall bear the image of “National India Archives Building” in the Centre, with inscription of 125 years below the image. A logo of 125th anniversary shall exist at the centre and above the image of “National Archives Building”. The inscription National Archives of India in Devanagri and English shall be respectively on upper periphery and the lower periphery of the coin. The year “1891” and “2016” in English shall be written on the upper and lower periphery of the coin respectively.
These coins are legal tender as provided in the coinage act, 2011. The existing coins in this denomination will continue to be legal tender.
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Ministry of Education
Online Contents in Regional Languages
NEP 2020 in para 23.6  has mentioned the promotion of regional languages and development of eContent by all States in all regional languages. Also, para 23.6 of NEP 2020 mentions the availability of educational software in all major Indian languages to make it accessible to a wide range of users including students in remote areas and Divyang students.
The eContents/programme uploaded under PM eVidya are based on NCERT curriculum. Besides this, many states have also offered and uploaded their eContents for PM eVIDYA, in line with the curriculum of their education boards/SCERTs.
DIKSHA  is the One Nation, One Digital Platform, which provides support for delivery of quality education to students of classes 1-12 through QR coded textbooks and various specialized e-Contents in 33 Indian languages.18 online courses under NISHTHA are delivered through DIKSHA platform in 11 languages for teachers.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 148.37 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 17.74 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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17,74,97,506
More than 148.37 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 17.74 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
Repayment of 8.19% GS 2020
The repayment of following securities is due as per details given below:
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Table: Details of GoI Securities maturing in the month of January, 2020
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No Interest Accrual from scheduled date of Repayment
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Repayment of 8.19% GS 2020
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January 16,2020

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January 16,2020

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January 16,2020

The outstanding balance under both the securities will be repayable on the effective date of repayment as indicated in column 4 of above table.In the event of a holiday being declared on effective day of repayment by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24  and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance. However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account / mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries / Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi, Israeli PM Netanyahu visit Centre of Excellence for Vegetables at Vadrad
Prime Minister Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today visited the Centre of Excellence for Vegetables in Vadrad in Sabarkantha District of Gujarat.
They were briefed on various achievements of the Centre. They also inaugurated through video link, the Centre of Excellence for date palms at Kukama in Kutch district. They interacted with farmers from Kutch district.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi said that Israel has shown the way on how to transform a nation with the agriculture sector at the core. He said it is important to use technology in the agriculture sector. He outlined how India is working towards doubling farmers' incomes by 2022. He said it is important to devote attention to irrigation and innovative methods of farming.